Why Are Home Inspections So Important?

Home inspections can be valuable for buyers and sellers. Let us tell you a few reasons why.

Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search
Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the inspection is a very important part of the transaction. Before you get deep into the process, there are a few things you should know.

The first is that when you hire an inspector, you want someone who is certified by NAHI, the National Association of Home Inspectors.

The next important thing to remember is that home inspectors are looking for adverse conditions only; they are not really looking for potential problems or cosmetic flaws. They are looking for current problems on the property and will cover the basics. They aren’t going to take coverings off the wall or take apart the heating or air systems.

“

Home inspections are important
for buyers and sellers.

”

One thing people often forget about home inspectors is that they work for whoever is paying them. In most cases, that is the buyer. They aren’t working for a home seller unless that seller gets an inspection before they list. In fact, we do recommend getting your home inspected as a seller before you list it. It is advantageous to you to know everything that is wrong with your home before the buyer has a chance to point them out.

Finally, remember that the inspector is not responsible for the condition of your home. If you purchase a home and a problem is worse than expected, in most cases, it’s not the inspector’s fault.

If you have any questions about home inspections or if you’re looking to buy or sell a home, give us a call or send us an email. We'd be happy to help.